Problem Installing MS-DOS 7.10

[anna_don]

Hi,
When i installed WindowsXP on my system,I formatted the 80GB Samsung Puma HD into the following Partitions:

C: 10.00 GB NTFS
D: 10.00 GB FAT32
E: 20.00 GB FAT 32
F: 20.00 GB FAT 32
G: (Remainder) FAT32

Now,I have a DOS 7.10 ISO image with me on a CD. I want to Install it in my PC, but when i do that I get an error message that says that the primary partition on my hard drive is an NTFS and that i cannot continue unless I have FAT16/32 for a primary partition. How do I get over this problem?

Plz HELP!!!

 

[jerinimo]

DOS can't be installed on NTFS, only FAT. you'll have to change your primary partition C: to FAT32 if you want DOS on it.

 

[expertno.1]

u can use partition magic or ranish parttiion manager to change ur partition type without loosing valuable data...many posts are there ..search

 

[jerinimo]

Yeah, Partiton Magic always works for me...and i forgot, u can just shrink your existing NTFS C: a little, about 500mb (more than enough for DOS), and make this new partition FAT32 and go ahead with ur installation.

DOS must *always* be installed on a primary partition.

PMagic is a good tool but remember to handle with care!